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St. James Memorial Day Program
The St. James Honor Guard standing ready for the 21 salute at the end of the Memorial Day Program.
Community Calendar
Tuesday: 12-1 p.m. Rotary Weekend Movie: Little Mermaid Events for the Watonwan County Library ***Please note, the Darfur Branch Library will have adjusted hours on Saturdays in May: They will be open from 12-2. They will also be closed on Saturday, June 3rd 6/3 During open hours: Summer Reading Kick Off in St. James, Madelia, Butterfield & Lewisville Kids and their families are invited to help us kick off the summer reading program with fun activity stations around the library. Kids can register for the summer reading program and get a free book to take home!
How you plant
When Jesus spoke to the crowds, he often spoke using farming as an analogy. Most likely because most of his audience were farmers, so the analogy would hit home. I’d like to take a moment to do the same.
Senior Recognition
St. James Rotary Awards recipients. Back Row (LtR): Mason Lundberg, Mayson Haler, Cooper Olson, Jack Westman, Alex Stresemann, and Taylor Sodeman. Front Row (LtoR): Evelyn Lopez Baltazar, Ariana Aguilar Molina, Alison Vite, Phoebe Wiken-Drescher, Vanessa Chavez. Sarah Shelander
Lion King Junior
Cast picture of this year’s Northside play Lion King Junior. (not in order) Rafikis: Nicole Garcia, Ariannie Galdamez, Jessica Chavez, Hilda Rodriguez Callejas, Haddie Erickson-Selman; Mufasa: Erick Olguin Zamarripa; Sarabi Erick Rodriguez; Zazu: James Connell; Scar: Charles Flores; Young Simba: Knox Barrett; Young Nala: Harmoni Rodriguez; Shenzi: Cecilia Miranda; Banzai: Charlie Sauer; Ed: Christian Larson; Timon: Melina Delgado-Garcia; Pumbaa: Owen Eischen; Nala: Allie Winrich; Hyenas: Thomas Berg, Makya Keosaksith, Ileigh Lehman, Ryder Norland, Glory Pena, Adrian Rios, Abrahma Rodriguez, Cali Silverman; Lionesses; Ella Carlson, Ariana Carrillo, Ella Flohrs, Gemma Garibay, Morgan Reid, Sawyer Schmidt, Faibelin Tema Lopez; Wildebeests: Nestor Diaz Parra, Ariyah Moriel, Jacey Sodeman, Thomas Wolner, Emily Esqueda, Blayze Pecker-Turner, Aubrianna Schreiber, Jaxson Sturm, Briella Kreel, Kaylin Perez Tema, Marshall Smith, Lauren Sturm, Kris Vite; Elephants: Zacarias Aguilar, Elijah Burman, Eduardo Carrillo, Kallie Ringen, Zaiden Schroeder, Giana Veigel, Erick Vite; Giraffes: Aralyn Brekken, Britany Cruz Funez, Anevay Moriel, Alexandra Rodriguez Callejas, Audrey Wilson; Hornbills: Cadence Berg, Emma Bottin, Sadie Holden, Olivia Monnens, Aryanna Rollof, Brynlee Winrich; Leopards: Jilien Brekken, Nelia Flores, Kelsey Galdamez, Sophia Roza, Kacia Sandbo, Aubrey Steinle, Allie Winkelman; Stage Crew: Dacen Anderson, Lezi Hatfield, and Lincoln Kern. Susan Bottin
The End is Near, Then It’s Here
A few days ago I sat next to some fine people at the Windom School Board meeting, the bunch of us waiting for our names to be read off. I wouldn’t say that attending a school board meeting has always been a comfortable experience, nor would hearing my name read off a list always generated warm, fuzzy feelings.
Count down is on
T-minus five days until St. James area students are out of school for summer and nine days until the class of 2023 walks across the stage to accept their diploma.
Hot Dog Days
Saturday 1st street was full of people enjoying the warm weather and hot dogs while supporting local organizations. Convivencia Hispana - Watonwan were one of the many organizations cooking up hot dogs on Saturday for Hot Dog Days. Sarah Shelander
Ask a Trooper
Question: I was wondering, with the ads on television showing people driving with their hands off the steering wheel, is that legal in Minnesota if your vehicle has that capability? Answer: I believe you are asking about autonomous vehicles, or self-driving cars, which are capable of sensing their environment and operating without human involvement. Minnesota law states that every driver is responsible for becoming and remaining aware of the actual and potential hazards that exist on the highway and must use due care in operating a vehicle.